The 40-year-old B.C.-born actor stars as the main character, a foul-mouthed mercenary from Saskatchewan.

"I'll definitely be checking out this Ryan Reynolds," Bruser said. "I wonder how those films rate on Rotten Tomatoes. I don't like to waste time on poor quality films because time is short especially as you age."

It's worth watching to see the scenes shot in the Capital Region.

Hatley Castle was used in the previous film as the X-mansion.

With multiple filming locations across the province, the production employed more than 2,000 British Columbians as actors, crew and extras.

"We are blessed with so much talent in North America," Bruser said. "But in the pecking order of things, I just don't know where Deadpool stands."

"I'll definitely check it out because I believe we should embrace popular culture, Helen!"